Vicky Keston
When Distance Learning Crashes Your Home
You can’t do it all. It bears repeating; you cannot work two full time jobs, i.e., work outside the home and oversee a child’s education.
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Vicky Keston
Aug 5, 20202 min read
Back to School . . . at a Distance
As we wrap up summer, instead of backpacks and lunchboxes, we dig in for more months at home with distance learning.
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Vicky Keston
Jul 28, 20202 min read
Before the School Search
To kick off a school search, I meet with families for about an hour to discuss their wants and needs. Let's chat about topics.
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Vicky Keston
Jul 21, 20204 min read
Distance Learning in Coronavirus Times
Given the likelihood that some or all of a school year will be by distance, evaluating a school’s distance learning is an important part of
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Vicky Keston
Jul 6, 20203 min read
Need a School . . . Now?!
some parents are looking to move their children quickly, before school starts in August.
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Vicky Keston
Apr 13, 20204 min read
School Decision During a Pandemic
given the pandemic, should we put our child in public or private school? How does the pandemic and the subsequent the shelter-in-place, affe
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Vicky Keston
Mar 15, 20202 min read
SFUSD Round 2
Many of you are wondering what to do if you don’t get your first choice, or if you change your mind about which school is the best fit
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Vicky Keston
Mar 8, 20204 min read
Decision Time!
Waiting is almost at an end! Decisions are about to come out on the following schedule
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Vicky Keston
Feb 23, 20202 min read
Parenting among the critics
Choosing a school can feel like crossing a land mine. For every type of school, someone thinks it is the right choice, and someone else thin
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Vicky Keston
Feb 17, 20202 min read
Summer Camp Search
It’s the time of year when summer camp registrations start filling up, and parents who need summer childcare stress about camp.
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Vicky Keston
Jan 19, 20205 min read
New School of San Francisco Answers Your Questions
The state recently approved New School of San Francisco (NSSF)’s charter and expanded it to middle school. I interviewed co-founder Ryan
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Vicky Keston
Jan 13, 20203 min read
Financial Aid for Private Schools
For parents with limited means, financial aid is critical to their ability to attend a private school.
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Vicky Keston
Dec 9, 20192 min read
Parent Essays for Private School
When writing your essays, consider painting an accurate picture of your child. First, some of your child’s temperament will be clear anyways
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Vicky Keston
Nov 13, 20196 min read
Middle School Already?
Maybe you don’t love your feeder middle school, maybe a smaller class size, or maybe an alternative math pathway. Whatever your reasons, the
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Vicky Keston
Nov 8, 20195 min read
Gifted or fast learner . . . what do I do about school???
Many of us have these anecdotes of aha moments, and the ensuing panic, What the freak should I do about school???
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Vicky Keston
Oct 29, 20198 min read
Choosing an Elementary or Middle School
Whether your district offers school choice, you are considering private school, or you are house hunting, the fall brings a flurry of...
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